Litigation Paralegal in Torrance

Position: Litigation Paralegal

Law Firm: The Legacy Lawyers, P.C.

Culture: As supportive “America-First Patriots,” we place the utmost importance on God, family, and country. Our culture is shaped by merit-based promotions, unwavering integrity, and exceptional client service. We exude positivity, embrace action, and readily adapt to any environment to reach the goals of our clients. Join our team of litigators to flourish and contribute towards making the world a better place.

Compensation: $53,000 to $91,000 (Full Time)

Location: Torrance, CA Office (No Remote Work)

Minimum Qualifications: Paralegal Certification

We see every day as one more chance to create a lifelong difference in the lives of our clients. We are a fast-growing high-conflict estate, trust, and conservatorship litigation law firm with offices in Torrance and Irvine, California.

We believe in building relationships, getting stuff done, brightening each other’s workspaces, working with integrity, and serving our clients with the best care and dedication possible while maintaining our sense of honor, dignity, and self-respect.

As a litigation paralegal, you will be teamed up with an attorney and jointly responsible for an assigned caseload. You will have regular contact with our clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guiding clients through legal matters with written and telephone updates
• Drafting discovery plans
• Issuing subpoenas
• Drafting and responding to form interrogatories, special interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests to produce documents and property
• Summarizing discovery responses
• Writing correspondence
• Drafting petitions, notices, and motions
• Organizing documents
• Maintaining client files
• Managing the litigation calendar
• Checking probate notes and preparing supplements
• Faxing, filing, and e-filing documents in probate courts located in Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County
• Assisting attorneys with related work tasks

Qualifications

• Completed a Certified Paralegal Program
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
• Must be able to type 40 words per minute
• Must be an excellent listener
• Computer skills including proficiency in Google Suite

Benefits

• Gold-level medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan (firm matches your contribution to 3% of your salary)
• 10 days paid vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• 3 paid sick days